The best of Washington, DC is just outside our doors
The Phoenix Park Hotel is just one block from Union Station, which houses the Metro and Train Station, as well as, an upscale shopping center, and food court. This downtown Washington D.C. hotel is situated at the corner of North Capitol and Massachusetts Avenue. The U.S. Capitol Building is located two short blocks from the entrance of Phoenix Park Hotel. We are located right across the street from the National Guard offices and the historical Postal Museum.
Area Information around the hotel:
- 1 block from Union Station / Metro
- 2 blocks from U.S. Capitol Building
- 3 blocks from the Mall
- 4 blocks from Smithsonian Museums
- 5 blocks from Verizon Center
- 8 blocks from Washington Convention Center
Local Attractions
Library of Congress
Pay a visit to the Washington D.C. Library of Congress, the United States' oldest federal cultural institution and largest library in the world. The library serves as the research branch of Congress and encompasses three buildings on Capitol Hill: the Thomas Jefferson, the John Adams, and the James Madison. Between these three, the Library of Congress sees over one million visitors every year.
National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art is not only one of the most popular museums in Washington DC, it's among the top-visited museums in the world. Set against the beauty of the National Mall, the National Gallery of Art and adjacent Sculpture Garden hold hundreds of thousands of honored paintings, tapestries, drawings and sculptures.
U.S. Supreme Court
Visit the U.S. Supreme Court building to marvel at the rich, marble façade infused with rich American history. Completed in 1935, 146 years after the inception of the court, this building is among the most impressive of the Capital's architectural marvels.
Smithsonian Museums
The Smithsonian Institute is comprised of 19 museums and the National Zoo.
Here are just a few of your options:
- National Museum of American History, see more than 3 million artifacts, ranging from Dorothy's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz to Abraham Lincoln's famous top hat.
- National Air & Space Museum, view the largest collection of air and spacecraft and see an IMAX movie.
- Natural History Museum, marvel at an 80-foot dinosaur skeleton, the dazzling Hope Diamond and more.
- Museum of the American Indian, learn about the Native American people's history and culture
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden take in impressive contemporary artwork
International Spy Museum
Step into the world of intrigue at the hugely popular International Spy Museum. This is the first and only museum in the U.S. dedicated to spy craft and the preservation of espionage artifacts.
The White House
Visit The White House on your Washington DC vacation, situated less than two miles from our downtown DC hotel. Encompassing 18 acres of land, the Washington DC White House has been the residence of all United States presidents other than George Washington.
Washington Monument
One of the most widely recognized monuments in Washington DC, this popular memorial honors George Washington, the founding father of the United States.
Visit the Washington Monument and take the elevator to the top to take in 360º degree views of the city, with visibility stretching up to 40 miles on a clear day. Get an eagle-eye view of the Lincoln Memorial, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the White House and the Capitol Building.
National Zoo
Established by an Act of Congress in March of 1889, this Washington DC zoo became part of the Smithsonian Institute just one year later.
Today, the zoo is one of the top things to do in Washington DC and welcomes more than 2 million visitors annually. Situated in Rock Creek Park, it is a scenic 163-acre zoo presenting living examples of around 2,000 animals representing almost 400 species.
Historic Tours
Monuments, memorials, museums, picturesque scenery and magnificent architecture are abundant in Washington DC, and for visitors, Old Town Trolley Tours offers the best way to see it all.
Washington Nationals Baseball/Stadium
Enjoy the excitement of Washington Nationals Baseball and keep it affordable with our great Nationals Baseball Package.
Newseum
Explore 500 years of headline history at The Newseum in Washington DC.
National Museum of Crime & Punishment
One of the newest Washington D.C. museums, the National Museum of Crime & Punishment is located less than one mile from our DC hotel.
This museum presents a factual, yet interesting perspective on the history of crime and punishment in a 3-floor, 28,000 square-foot facility. Opened in May 2008, this Washington D.C. museum delves into criminal history from pirates and outlaws to serial killers and gangsters.
Military barracks
John Phillip Sousa Barracks - The Marine Corps Barracks in Washington D.C. is the oldest post of the corps, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976. The site of the post was established in 1801, strategically located "within easy marching distance of the Capitol". Today, The U.S. Marine Barracks, Washington D.C. is home to more than 1,100 Marines, Sailors and civilians.
Marines stationed here are responsible for a wide array of duties, from participating in ceremonies and light infantry training to presidential support duty.
Smithsonian Postal Museum
The National Philatelic Collection was established in 1886 with a donated sheet of 10-cent Confederate postage stamps and over the years, the growing collection was housed in various sites until the National Postal Museum opened in its current location in 1993.
The museum is found in the lower level of the City Post Office Building, which served as the Washington D.C. post office from 1914 through 1986. Created through a joint agreement between the Smithsonian Institution and the United States Postal Service, this museum's mission is to study, preserve and present postal history and philately through educational programs, exhibits and research.
U.S. Capitol Visitors Center
Boasting 15 million visitors annually, Washington D.C. is a top tourist destination, and visitors to the Capitol should be sure to start their sightseeing with a stop at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.
This impressive $621 million center is a tri-level, 580,000 square-foot facility located underground between the Capitol Building and the U.S. Supreme Court below the East Capitol Grounds. The Center provides in-depth information on the United States government, past and present, through a number of fascinating galleries.
RFK Stadium
Since 1961, RFK Stadium has been home to action-packed sporting events in Washington, D.C. The stadium began as the longtime home of NFL's Washington Redskins, and since 1996 has been home to Major League Soccer champions, D.C. United. See world-class soccer at RFK Stadium as D.C.
United take the field from March to November. Popular RFK Stadium events include more than just sports. RFK is one of the premier concert and special event venues in Washington D.C. Big name concerts, music festivals, motocross exhibitions, national events and political rallies have been held at RFK Stadium over the years.
Verizon Center
The Verizon Center events include professional and college sports, exhibition and all-star games, live concerts, and a variety of traveling shows. The Verizon Center is also the home of sports in Washington DC and home teams include the Washington Capitals (NHL), Washington Wizards (NBA), Washington Mystics (WNBA), Georgetown Hoyas (NCAA), and Harlem Globetrotters (most DC exhibitions).
Other Verizon Center concerts and special events include World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Series, NBA and WNBA All-Star Games, NCAA Final Four Regional Tournaments, Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney on Ice®, and Live Music Concerts.
